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Shropshire Events April 2010
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Whats on in Shropshire April
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| Made In Shropshire Exhibition |
20.02.2010 - 24.04.2010 |
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| Exhibition by artists, designer- makers from Made In Shropshire - a wide range of inspirational products. The group has rapidly established a reputation for high quality work with a unique edge. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm FREE |
| More: www.downtoearthgallery.co.uk |
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| Beer & Music Festival |
27.03.2010 - 05.04.2010 |
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BEER FESTIVAL |
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| Celebrating National Cask Ale Week with our 1st evey cask beer festival. Various different ales on offer at great prices. Live music Wednesday to Saturday. Sun -Thu 12.00-00.00, Fri & Sat 12.00-01.30. Free admission. |
| More: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=356766630828&ref=ts |
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| Sweeney Todd |
31.03.2010 - 03.04.2010 |
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Ashton Theatre,
Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury |
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01743 235491 |
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lctr@ssfc.ac.uk |
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| Sweeney Todd, music / lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by SSFC students. Considered 'Sophisticated, macabre, visceral and uncompromising yet a great sense of fun, intense drama with howlingly funny dark humour'. 7.30 pm. £10 / £7.50 concessions. |
| More: www.ssfc.ac.uk |
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| Charity Race Day |
01.04.2010 - 01.04.2010 |
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CHARITY RACE DAY |
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| Calling all racegoers for a fantastic day out. A charity race day with lunch in a marquee next to the finish line. All proceeds to the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. 12.00pm until 6.30pm £60 per ticket |
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| Exhibition |
01.04.2010 - 01.05.2010 |
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EXHIBITION |
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Martin Portlock Prizewinning photography.
Ashleigh & Dan Pierpoint Macro Photography insects & flowers. 10.00 - 4.00pm. Free entry |
| More: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk |
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| Stretton Arts Alive |
01.04.2010 - 03.05.2010 |
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ART EXHIBITION |
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| Easter Funfair |
01.04.2010 - 10.04.2010 |
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FUN FAIR |
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| Easter funfair opens 2 pm daily |
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| Traditional Easter Celebrations |
02.04.2010 - 05.04.2010 |
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Blists Hill Victorian Town
Legges Way, Madeley , Ironbridge Gorge TF7 5DU |
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01952 884391 |
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IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUMS |
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| Book Signing: Phil Rickman, "The Bones of Avalon" |
02.04.2010 - 02.04.2010 |
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BOOK SIGNING |
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| Popular author Phil Rickman will be signing copies of his new book, "The Bones of Avalon", a historical crime novel set in 1560. 2.30 - 4.30pm. Free |
| More: www.burwaybooks.co.uk |
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| Easter Trails for Families |
02.04.2010 - 05.04.2010 |
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NATIONAL TRUST |
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| Pick up an adventure sheet of questions that will guide you around Carding Mill Valley. Return with your findings to collect chocolate eggs! 11:00 - 15:00. £2 |
| More: www.cardingmillvalley.co.uk |
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| Easter Activities |
02.04.2010 - 11.04.2010 |
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EASTER |
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| Springs & Wings |
02.04.2010 - 18.04.2010 |
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Enginuity,
Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge TF8 7DQ |
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01952 884391 |
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| A variety of drop-in activities demonstrating the power of potential energy to make things move. Drop-in design challenges will vary each day and include: |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Food and Drink Fair |
02.04.2010 - .. |
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FOOD & DRINK FAIR |
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| The fair run by Asterley Events aims to provide a high quality and diverse sale of local products connecting the producer of the product with the customer, helping to stimulate the local economy and understanding of food production. |
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| Easter Eggscursions |
03.04.2010 - 05.04.2010 |
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EASTER |
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| Take a half-hour Easter cruise on the Montgomery Canal aboard the ‘George Watson Buck’. Wear an Easter bonnet and qualify for a gift.• Hunt the Easter Bunny, Search for the Easter ducklings, Lucky dip, Book and Toy stalls 2 pm – 4.30 pm. Adults £4, children £2.50, Family (2 + 2) £10 |
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| Oswestry Town Tour |
03.04.2010 - 03.04.2010 |
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GUIDED WALK |
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| Guided tour leaves the Centre. No need to book-just turn up. Lasts about an hour. Come and listen to some fascinating tales of the past. 11a.m. Adults £1.50 Children 50p |
| More: oswestry-welshborders.org.uk |
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| Re-enctors at the Castle |
03.04.2010 - 05.04.2010 |
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LIVING HISTORY |
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| The House of the Blackstar will set up camp for the Easter Weekend. Watch displays and chat to their members about medieval life. 11-3pm FREE |
| More: www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk |
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| Art in The Gorge |
03.04.2010 - 11.04.2010 |
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ART EXHIBITION |
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| With Ironbridge Fine Arts & Framing. An exhibition of local artists’ work, this is a chance to buy original art work at affordable prices. Entry free open Tuesday – Sunday 11.00 – 4.00 p.m. |
| More: www.greenwoodcentre.org.uk |
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| Badger Watching Evening |
03.04.2010 - .. |
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NATURE |
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| Join us on a wild night of badger watching. Purpose built hide just two yards away from a bustling badger sett, within a wildlife haven. Expert guide. Transport. Booking essential. 6.30pm - 10.30pm. £12.00 adults & £10.00 childrens (over 8yrs). |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| CScape - When the Shops Shut |
03.04.2010 - .. |
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Ludlow Assembly Rooms,
1 Mill Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AZ |
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DANCE |
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| This contemporary dance group is evocative, charming and funny, the company's unique style of physical story-telling brings the characters found in village communities to life in a vivid blend of dance, theatre, film, poetry and music. |
| More: www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk |
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CEILIDH |
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| Band 'Melomanics' and caller front this family Ceilidh in aid of the skate board park in Llanfyllin. Dances for all ages. Licensed bar. 19;30 till 22:30. Adult £5, Child £3, Family £14. |
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| Patrick Monahan |
03.04.2010 - .. |
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Theatre on the Steps,
Stoneway Steps, Bridgnorth, WV16 4BD |
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01746 764949 |
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COMEDY |
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| The Middlesbrough-Irish-Iranian stand-up comedian has been the warm-up act for Jonathan Ross and is currently on The Paul O'Grady Show. He's a mix of wit and a forceful personality that will catch your attention. 8.00pm. Tickets: £10 Concessions: £8 |
| More: www.theatreonthesteps.co.uk |
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| Midlands Festival of Transport |
04.04.2010 - 05.04.2010 |
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Weston Park,
Weston Under Lizard, nr. Shifnal TF11 8LE |
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TRANSPORT FESTIVAL |
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| This popular and super show features over 1500 vehicles from vintage motorcycles to 200mph supercars,large auto-jumble and trade stand area. Funfair, Simulators and Inflatables plus in the main Arena events like Piston Ring Youth Motorcycle Club Display Team. 10am-5pm Adult: £7.00, Child: £3.00 |
| More: www.weston-park.com/events/midlands-festival-transport |
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| Easter Egg Hunt |
04.04.2010 - 04.04.2010 |
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EASTER EGG HUNT |
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| Hilley Farm Fun Ride |
04.04.2010 - 04.04.2010 |
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HORSE FUN RIDE |
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| The 2010 Hilley Farm fun ride takes place on Easter Sunday this year. Further details can be found on the website noted below. |
| More: www.kkcc.btik.com |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
04.04.2010 - 04.04.2010 |
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HERITAGE |
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| See inside the Locomotive Shed, Blacksmith's Shop and Visitor Centre, walk around the site with a self-led trail leaflet and go underground into Day Level with an experienced guide. 11.00-16.00 approx. Site free, but underground £2 adult, £1 child |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Easter Trail |
04.04.2010 - 05.04.2010 |
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Dudmaston Hall,
Quatt, nr Bridgnorth, WV15 6QN |
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01746 780866 |
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NATIONAL TRUST DUDMASTON |
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| Plant Hunters Fair |
04.04.2010 - 05.04.2010 |
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GARDENING FAIR |
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| Top class nurseries including many RHS Medallists and National Collection Holders with a wider range of specialities at this 12 acre garden which is surprisingly intimate and informal. Holders that grow and propagate most of their plants. You will find many rare, unusual and heritage plant varieties. 10am - 5.30pm £2.50 |
| More: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk |
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| Open Garden |
05.04.2010 - 05.04.2010 |
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GARDENS OPEN |
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| Five gardens:- The Dower House, Bridgwalton House, Poplar Cottage Farm, Nos 1&2 The Gatehouse. Gardens of varying sizes and styles.-Historical, Prize winning, Flower arrangers,and cottage gardens . 2pm-5pm £5 .00. |
| More: www.shropshirehct.org.uk |
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| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
05.04.2010 - 05.04.2010 |
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HERITAGE |
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| See inside the Locomotive Shed, Blacksmith's Shop and Visitor Centre, walk around the site with a self-led trail leaflet and go underground into Day Level with an experienced guide. 11.00-16.00 approx. Site free, but underground £2 adult, £1 child |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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| Easter Egg Decorating Day |
05.04.2010 - .. |
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Ludlow Castle,
Castle Square, Ludlow, SY8 1AY |
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| Hidden all around the castle will be hundreds of eggs! Find one and we will swop it for a real egg which you can decorate to your own design with the glitters, stars, feathers, paints and jewels. |
| More: www.ludlowcastle.com |
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| Step Back in Time |
06.04.2010 - 09.04.2010 |
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RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal, TF11 8UP |
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01902 376200 |
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RAF MUSEUM |
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| School 1939-style; write with dip pen and inkwell, do £.s.d. arithmetic, fill in your Evacuee label and Identity card and take cover during the air raid. Timed sessions at 11am, 3pm |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk |
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| Easter Hats & Beautiful Accessories Workshop |
06.04.2010 - .. |
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CHILDRENS WORKSHOP |
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| Create stunning Easter themed hats & accessories with fashion designer Jo Bloodworth. Ages 8 - 13. 10am - 3pm £15 |
| More: www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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| Egg Art & Easter Card workshop |
07.04.2010 - .. |
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CHILDRENS WORKSHOP |
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| Decorate eggs and make easter cards. A stimulating morning of Easter themed fun, craft and creativity. 10am - 12 midday £6 |
| More: www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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| Easter Animation |
08.04.2010 - .. |
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CHILDRENS WORKSHOP |
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| Create and Easter themed animation using digital and stop frame techniques. Ages 8 - 13. 10am - 3pm £15 |
| More: www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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| Spring Horse Trials |
09.04.2010 - 11.04.2010 |
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Weston Park
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, TF11 8LE |
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01952 852100 |
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| The Spring Horse Trials ’One Day Event’ is run over three days, incorporating dressage, cross country and show jumping. |
| More: www.westonht.freeserve.co.uk |
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| Wenlock Poetry Festival |
09.04.2010 - 11.04.2010 |
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POETRY FESTIVAL |
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| The festival will be held for the first time in Much Wenlock from 9 - 11 April 2010 under the patronage of Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, former Poet Laureate Andrew Motion and National Poet for Wales Gillian Clarke. |
| More: www.wenlockpoetryfestival.org |
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| Monsters in your garden |
09.04.2010 - .. |
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NATURE |
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| Explore the undergrowth for magical monsters. Learn how to create a monster garden of your own? Make your very own monster out of clay. Children must be accompanied. Booking essential 10.30-12.30pm. £4.00 per child. |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Made in Shropshire - Fair in the Square |
10.04.2010 - 10.04.2010 |
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The Square
Shrewsbury SY1 1SL |
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01743241275 |
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MARKET |
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| Made in Shropshire is a collaboration of local designer-makers, artists and food producers offering a wide range of products including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, artwork, photography, glass, food and drink. 9:30 AM - 5 PM |
| More: www.madeinshropshire.co.uk |
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| Oswestry Town Tour |
10.04.2010 - 10.04.2010 |
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GUIDED WALK |
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| Guided tour leaves the Centre. No need to book-just turn up. Lasts about an hour. Come and listen to some fascinating tales of the past. 11am. Adults £1.50 Children 50p |
| More: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk |
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| Rock & Roll Music & Dance Night |
10.04.2010 - 10.04.2010 |
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Ludlow Football Club,
Bromfield Road, Ludlow. SY8 2BN |
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| Live music from the 50's and 60's with Roger Brown and No Agender. Licensed bar, hog roast supper. Tickets from Yeos Newsagents, Ludlow. In aid of Ludlow Air Cadets. 7.30pm - 11.30pm £10 per person (including hog roast) |
| More: sites.google.com/site/civcomludlow/ |
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| Vintage Auction & Boot Sales |
10.04.2010 - 10.04.2010 |
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VINTAGE AUCTION |
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| Whalebone: The Gathering Tour |
10.04.2010 - 10.04.2010 |
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MUSIC |
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| An evening of virtuoso and exciting acoustic music from acclaimed folk trio Whalebone. With special guest Beck Sian. 7.30pm to 10.00pm. £6.00 |
| More: www.whalebone-music.com |
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| Badger Watching Evening |
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NATURE |
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| Join us on a wild night of badger watching. Purpose built hide just two yards away from a bustling badger sett, within a wildlife haven. Expert guide. Transport. Booking essential. 6.30pm - 10.30pm. £12.00 adults and £10.00 children (over 8 years). |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Plant Hunters Fair |
10.04.2010 - .. |
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Arley Arboretum,
Arley, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1XG |
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GARDENING FAIR |
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| Top class nurseries including many RHS Medallists and National Collection Holders with a wider range of specialities at this beautiful Arboretum (30 acres and over 600 species on site). Holders that grow and propagate most of their plants. You will find many rare, unusual and heritage plant varieties. 11am - 4.00pm £2.50 (1/2 normal admission) |
| More: www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk |
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| Dearnford Lake Car Boot and Collectors Fair |
11.04.2010 - 11.04.2010 |
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CAR BOOT SALE |
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| Car boot and collectors fair supporting Breast Cancer Research. Admission: Adults £1, Children free. Ideal for cashing in on collectables and spring cleaning attics, or simply finding a bargain. Refreshments by Thistle Caterers. Set up 7.30am, open to public 8.30am. Cars £8; Estate cars, 4x4s, small vans & trailers £10; Large vans & trailers, £12. |
| More: www.dearnford.com |
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| Open Gardens |
11.04.2010 - 11.04.2010 |
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GARDENS OPEN |
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| Field House 1.05acres Spring garden with Hellebores, spring flowering shrubs, pond, sheep and donkeys. Old post Office;-Stream, Waterfall and board walk, woodland and Hens. 2pm-5pm £4 Joint entry |
| More: www.shropshirehct.org.uk |
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| Shropshire Modellers Show |
11.04.2010 - .. |
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RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal, TF11 8UP |
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| Hundreds of models on display including examples of aircraft, ships, cars and commercial vehicles plus club displays and trade stands. 10am-5pm Museums free, parking charges apply |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk |
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| Spring Walk |
11.04.2010 - .. |
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Weston Park,
Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, TF11 8LE |
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WESTON PARK - WALK |
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| Join Head Gardener Martin Gee to explore Capability Brown’s stunning pleasure grounds. Capability Brown laid out the pleasure grounds in the 1770’s which include sweeping vistas, grottos, lakes and follies. Walk starts at 10.30am Adults £5, Seniors £4.50, Children £3 |
| More: www.weston-park.com |
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| Keith Noble RSMA Watercolour and Oil Paintings |
12.04.2010 - 01.05.2010 |
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ART EXHIBITION |
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| An exhibition of 40-50 watercolour and oil paintings by the acclaimed painter Keith Noble RSMA. For a free Private View invitation on Sunday 11th April please call 07799 697726 10.00am - 5.00pm. Free Admission |
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| Step Back in Time |
12.04.2010 - 16.04.2010 |
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RAF Museum Cosford,
Shifnal, TF11 8UP |
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| School 1939-style; write with dip pen and inkwell, do £.s.d. arithmetic, fill in your Evacuee label and Identity card and take cover during the air raid. Timed sessions at 11am and 3pm |
| More: www.rafmuseum.org.uk/cosford |
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| Princess Ida |
12.04.2010 - 17.04.2010 |
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| Gilbert and Sullivan’s play performed by the award nominated Tenbury Amateur Operatic Society in the magnificent Art Deco Regal theatre. 7pm for 7.30pm £10 Mon; £11 Tues/Wed; £12 Thurs/Fri/Sat. £5 concessions for 16 and under and 60+ on Monday night only |
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| Strettons Art Society Spring Exhibition |
12.04.2010 - 18.04.2010 |
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National Trust Cafe,
Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton |
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01694 724988 |
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djmorgans13@uwclub.net |
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| Paintings in a variety of media depicting local scenes and much more ! 10am to 4.00pm daily Free Entry |
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| Bird Watching Course for beginners |
13.04.2010 - 13.04.2010 |
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NATIONAL TRUST - COURSE |
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| First of 12 sessions (six evening classroom sessions, each followed by a field trip) between March and November for those new to birdwatching. Booking essential - 01694 722631. 19:30 - 21:30, £60 for course |
| More: www.cardingmillvalley.co.uk |
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| Shropshire Young Ramblers Walk |
13.04.2010 - 13.04.2010 |
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WALK |
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| Nesscliffe Country Park Amble. Shropshire Young Ramblers are a friendly bunch of people who enjoy walking in the countryside. This walk is an easy pleasant 4 mile walk round the country park and we will be retiring to the local pub. The paths may be muddy so boots are recommended. For more information it is recommended you check out the SYR website. 10.30am start, |
| More: syr.org.uk/nesscliffe.html |
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| Easter Home Accessories workshop |
13.04.2010 - .. |
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CHILDRENS WORKSHOP |
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| Make beautiful textile creations such as embroidered cushions for your home. Ages 8 - 13. 10am - 3pm £15 |
| More: www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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| Drama Workshop |
14.04.2010 - .. |
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| Investigating Drawing |
15.04.2010 - 15.04.2010 |
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ART CLASSES |
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| Fed up with drawing objects, landscapes and the usual stuff? This course investigates aspects of drawing which are very different. 10.00 am - 4.00pm £55 |
| More: www.paulpriestley.com |
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| Fairy Calm Families |
15.04.2010 - .. |
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH |
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| A workshop for parents & Kids. A magical, relaxing day giving you and the kids the chance to relax and be positive together! Includes dance, movement & meditation. Positive affirmations, massage & magical wishes! 11am - 3pm. £15 each (parents) £10 each (kids). |
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| Music Production and Instrumental workshop |
15.04.2010 - .. |
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CHILDRENS WORKSHOP |
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| Experiment with instruments, computers and production techniques to create a song in a day. Ages 8 - 13. 10am - 2pm £12 |
| More: www.hiveonline.org.uk |
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| Cheese & Wine Evening |
16.04.2010 - 16.04.2010 |
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CHEESE & WINE |
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| Cheese and wine evening (in aid of Berrington with Betton Strange PCC). Price includes one glass of wine and selection of cheese. Licensed bar & raffle. 7.30pm - midnight £10.00 |
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| Opera Dudes - Licensed to Trill |
16.04.2010 - 16.04.2010 |
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ARTS ALIVE |
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| The boys are back, this time they are Bigger, Bolder and Better than ever. Expect the unexpected - opera, swing, showstoppers and impressions. Terrific singing, funny stories, a concert piano solo and a silly piano duet in the style of Morecambe and Wise! starts 7.30pm. Adult £6, Adult conc. £5 Child £4 |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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| Tribute Night - Want U Back Take That |
16.04.2010 - 16.04.2010 |
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MUSIC |
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| Market Day in The Square |
17.04.2010 - 17.04.2010 |
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MARKET |
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| Visit the town, and come to the Square. Packed with an array of stalls. Proceeds for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. 9.00am - 4.30pm |
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| Opera Dudes - Licensed to Trill |
17.04.2010 - 17.04.2010 |
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ARTS ALIVE |
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| The boys are back, this time they are Bigger, Bolder and Better than ever. Expect the unexpected - opera, swing, showstoppers and impressions. Terrific singing, funny stories, a concert piano solo and a silly piano duet in the style of Morecambe and Wise! starts 7.30pm. Adult £6, Child £4 |
| More: www.artsalive.co.uk |
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| Oswestry Town Tour |
17.04.2010 - 17.04.2010 |
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| Guided tour leaves the Centre. No need to book-just turn up. Lasts about an hour. Come and listen to some fascinating tales of the past. 11a.m. Adults £1.50 Children 50p |
| More: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk |
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| 10th Anniversary celebrations |
17.04.2010 - 18.04.2010 |
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FAMILY |
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| Badger Watching Evening |
17.04.2010 - .. |
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NATURE |
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| Join us on a wild night of badger watching. Purpose built hide just two yards away from a bustling badger sett, within a wildlife haven. Expert guide. Transport. Booking essential. 6.30pm - 10.30pm. £12.00 per adult & £10.00 per child (over 8yrs). |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Chocaholics Delight Dining Occasion |
17.04.2010 - .. |
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WESTON PARK |
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| Wihan Quartet:Beethoven Series V |
18.04.2010 - .. |
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The Lion Hotel,
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UY |
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| The energetic ensemble does Beethoven justice with their interpretations of his work-Quartet Op18 No5, Quartet Op135, Quartet Op50 No2 'Rasumoivsky'. 7:30pm £13 |
| More: www.shropshiremusictrust.com |
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| Return to the Forbidden Planet |
20.04.2010 - 24.04.2010 |
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| A musical by Bob Carlton featuring songs as Great Balls of Fire, Good Vibrations, Monster Mash, The Young Ones, Teenager in Love and Shake Rattle and Roll. This intergalactic musical is Shakespeare's forgotten Rock and Roll masterpiece! 7.30pm - 10.00pm Sat Mat 2.30pm. £5, £8, £10, £12, £14. |
| More: www.oakengates.ws |
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| Evening of Clairvoyance |
21.04.2010 - 21.04.2010 |
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CLAIRVOYANT |
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| Evening of Mediumship/Clairvoyance with international Medium & author Sandrea Mosses & gifted psychic Karen Morsley. 2 course meal included in cost. 7.30 till 9.30pm. 20.00 per person. |
| More: www.sandreamosses.co.uk |
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| Chris Beardshaw Lecture |
21.04.2010 - .. |
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Dinwoodie Theatre,
Shropshire Education and Conference Centre, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital |
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| Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival |
22.04.2010 - 25.04.2010 |
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CARTOON FESTIVAL |
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| Unique opportunities to see artists at work: 20 of them on huge boards in The Square plus the Festival themed exhibition at Bear Steps Gallery featuring new cartoon originals and exhibitions of Greek and Australian cartoons at Theatre Severn. |
| More: www.shrewsburycartoonfestival.com |
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| Wildlife and History of Severn Valley Country Park |
22.04.2010 - 22.04.2010 |
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| An illustrated talk by Ed Andrews, Park Ranger, showing a variety of the local wildlife, and how the Country Park has developed and increased the local biodiversity. 8.00pm to about 9.30pm . Adults £2 at the door, Children under 18 free |
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| Wildlife and History of the Severn Valley Country Park |
22.04.2010 - 22.04.2010 |
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| An illustrated talk by Ed Andrews, Country Park Ranger.It will show how the site has developed from a derelict mine site to a wildlife haven and popular tourist destination. 8.00pm to 9.30pm Adults £2, Children under 18 free |
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| St George’s Day Music Hall |
23.04.2010 - 23.04.2010 |
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Blists Hill Victorian Town
Legges Way, Madeley , Ironbridge Gorge TF7 5DU |
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| Join the Museum’s resident performers for a night of music and monologues with a 'patriotic' feel. A scrumptious sausage and mash supper is included in the ticket price of £11. The fun starts at 7.30pm in the Forest Glen Refreshment Pavilion at Blists Hill Victorian Town. Tickets will be available from Blists Hill Entrance Shop. |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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| St George’s Day Celebrations |
23.04.2010 - 25.04.2010 |
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Blists Hill Victorian Town,
Legges Way, Madeley , Ironbridge Gorge TF7 5DU |
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| The Prince Albert Players, a group of travelling actors from Blists Hill Victorian Town will perform the legend of St George and the Dragon at the open-air museum. The simple shows, which use props taken from a barrow, will take place at noon and 2pm. |
| More: www.ironbridge.org.uk |
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| Pycoob Dance Festival |
24.04.2010 - 25.04.2010 |
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DANCE FESTIVAL |
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| A festival of dance diversity! Workshops include Egyptian, Moroccan and Lebanese styles through to Hiphop and Modern Contemporary. Fabulous evening performance too, at All Stretton. 9am- late Workshops start at £10 |
| More: www.footwork.org/pycoob |
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| Henri Georges Clouzot's Inferno (15) - KinoCafe Film Night |
24.04.2010 - 24.04.2010 |
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| The strange fate of what might have become a major French film of the '60s is compellingly related in "Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno." 7.30pm - 11.30pm £5.00 / concessions 4.00 |
| More: www.kinokulture.org.uk |
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| Oswestry Town Tour |
24.04.2010 - 24.04.2010 |
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GUIDED WALK |
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| Guided tour leaves the Centre. No need to book-just turn up. Lasts about an hour. Come and listen to some fascinating tales of the past. 11 a.m. Adults £1.50 Children 50p |
| More: www.oswestry-welshborders.org.uk |
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| Saturday Craft Taster Session: Metal |
24.04.2010 - 24.04.2010 |
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CRAFT WORKSHOP |
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| Find out what you can do with metal sheet and wire: Machine Embroidery, Enamel Copper Jewellery, Wire Lace and Feature Bead Making. Children over ten welcome with fee-paying adult. 10:00am - 3:30pm £15 including tea, coffee & cake Children £5.00 |
| More: www.westhope.org.uk |
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| Shrewsbury Morris Dancers St. George's Day, day of dance |
24.04.2010 - 24.04.2010 |
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| Shrewsbury Morris Dancers host a Day of Dance celebrating St George's Day. Dancing 11.00 Town Centre, 2.00 Quarry Park, 4.00 Battlefield 1403 with guest teams Fox's Morris and Old Meg. Free. |
| More: www.shrewsburymorris.co.uk |
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| St George's Day Ceilidh, |
24.04.2010 - 24.04.2010 |
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CEILIDH |
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| Shrewsbury Morris Dancers present a Ceilidh to celebrate St. George's Day. Dancing to the music of 'The Cuckoo Ale Band' with calling by Bev Langton. 8.00 - 11.45 pm. Adult: £7.00 advance £8.00 on door. Concessions £5.00 advance £6.00 on door |
| More: www.shrewsburymorris.co.uk |
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| Badger Watching Evening |
24.04.2010 - .. |
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NATURE |
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| Join us on a wild night of badger watching. Purpose built hide just two yards away from a bustling badger sett, within a wildlife haven. Expert guide. Transport. Booking essential. 6.30pm - 10.30pm. £12.00 per adult & £10.00 per child (over 8yrs). |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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| Open Garden |
25.04.2010 - 25.04.2010 |
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GARDENS OPEN |
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| 2 acres of gardens with mixed borders, many unusual plants, old orchard,over 60 cultivars of daffodils. Extensive new plantings of tulips. 1pm-5pm £3.00 |
| More: www.shropshirehct.org.uk |
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| An introduction to the Wildflowers of the Shropshire Hills |
28.04.2010 - 28.04.2010 |
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NATIONAL TRUST - COURSE |
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| The first of 5 sessions (including 3 field trips) between April and August to learn about wild flowers in different habitats. Booking essential - 01694 722631. 10:00 - 14:00. £25 for course |
| More: www.cardingmillvalley.co.uk |
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| Life Drawing |
29.04.2010 - 29.04.2010 |
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ART CLASSES |
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| With a superb model and lots of instruction this is a great opportunity to explore life drawing. Some experience with drawing would be an advantage. 10.00 am - 4.00pm £60 |
| More: www.paulpriestley.com |
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| St Chad’s Music Festival |
30.04.2010 - 03.05.2010 |
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| Festival includes a lecture on the life of Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Organ Recitals, a performances by the Darwin Voices with the English String Orchestra conducted by David Leeke; The Sterling Trio, Laura Collins & Trio, Vanessa Latarche – and St Chad’s Church music. £5 - £15. |
| More: www.stchadsfestival.org.uk |
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| Centenary Celebration Evening |
30.04.2010 - 30.04.2010 |
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| Screening of an archive film featuring footage of Shrewsbury from 1914 onwards. Tickets cost £5 per person and are available now from the school office. Complementary glass of wine is included in the ticket, subsequent refreshments are available for a donation. 7pm |
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